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“Poland’s presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 presents new opportunities for strengthening its cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Poland’s valuable, albeit limited relations with ASEAN members, bolstred by the growing trade exchange between the parties, provides a solid foundation for further expansion of  this potential....

Dr Bonikowska added: “Nothing of significance happens in this domain without Polish involvement. It’s also a positive indication that the partners are strictly coordinating all decisions, particularly between the Americans and the British, while jointly engaging with the Ukrainians in this critical phase of the war. I believe this sends...

GLOBSEC Forum 2024 Panel: Beyond the ballot: Defining a new era of Central European Leadership Prague, Sept. 1, 2024 With nearly half of the world set to vote by the end of the year, 2024 presents itself as a critical inflection point for the transatlantic community. As the United States...

Mr. Krzysztof Płomiński – Former Polish Ambassador to Iraq and Saudi Arabia and CIR’s expert in an interview for Polish public Radio “3” stated: “Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza are practically non-existent, because on one hand, there are extremely radical expectations from both Hamas and Israel. On the other...

During India’s presidency of the G-20 in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India was offering an alternative to the status quo, shifting from GDP-centric to human-centric progress. This approach aims to remind the world of what unites us rather than what divides us. This is the core of...

Dr Bonikowska explained: “From the perspective of others, both the U.S. and China and the rest of the Global South, we are seen as part of the West, even though for some Western European countries we are still the East. However, we are part of the global West and have...

“In celebration of the 70th anniversary of establishing bilateral diplomatic relations between India and Poland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Poland, a significant event after a long wait of 45 years since the last visit of an Indian Prime Minister. Initially planned for September, the visit was rescheduled for August...

Date: October 2nd, 2024Time: 16:00 – 16:40Warsaw Room Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring prominent leaders and experts as they explore the challenges and divisions within the rules-based international order. The session will delve into the global perspectives on whether the world is increasingly split into competing camps....

Since forming the European Economic Community (EEC), the US and the EU have enjoyed a stable– if not good, relationship. Both the EU and the US have seen in each other a stable economic and defense partnership with NATO and positive trade relations. Transatlantic trade alone has reached an all-time...

“And it’s very much to do with what people think about it, not only politicians, because the politicians go also basing on the opinion polls, very much into what people want. And that’s the danger also because in the same time people people started to express their views radically on...

At the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, youth emerged as pivotal players in global climate negotiations, marking a significant shift in their influence and participation. Despite the skepticism towards the host country and outcomes, the event underscored the growing importance of youth voices. Initiatives like the ‘Youth Circles’...

This year’s general elections in India ended with a surprising result. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Indian People’s Party (BJP) has retained power, the lack of a majority in parliament (Lok Sabha) makes it dependent on its coalition partners. At the same time, the opposition, including the Indian National...

In the “Dzien na Świecie” show on polsatnews.pl, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM, talked to Grzegorz Dobiecki. According to Dr. Bonikowska, politics in Europe is still national and member states prefer weak players in Brussels.In the new composition of the European Parliament, the European People’s Party remains...

As India holds its 2024 general elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims for a significant victory with their campaign slogan “This Time for 400.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity spans across diverse social groups, enhancing BJP’s appeal. Interestingly, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar’s book “Why Bharat Matters?” uses...

“Macron is right: the EU should become an independent and self-reliant defense community in the face of the potential paralysis of NATO in the case of a veto of even one country. But it all comes down to the question: who will decide and be accountable to whom for the...

Specialisation: European Union, EU foreign and security policy, European global strategy Małgorzata Bonikowska has a Ph.D. in humanities and she specializes in international relations (with particular emphasis on the European Union) and communication in public institutions. EU expert, government consultant and academic fellow, graduated from the Warsaw University (Italian studies), University...

Specialisation: fighting disinformation Agnieszka Ostrowska graduated from English Language Department at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland and post-graduate European Studies at Sussex University in Brighton, Great Britain (diploma with distinction). In 1995–2011 she was a full-time Polish Public Television journalist specializing in social and international issues. She is the...

Specialisation: Japan, Korea Adrianna Śniadowska is a graduate of master’s studies at the “Global security and analysis” speciality in three languages at the Universite de Bordeaux (France). She also studied political science and Portuguese philology at the Universite Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3. He speaks English, French and Portuguese fluently....

Specialisation: European Union, Germany, USA, transatlantic relations Janusz Reiter attended German studies at the University of Warsaw. In 1977, he started working as a journalist. Between the years 1990-95, Mr. Reiter served as a Polish ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. He was actively engaged in the rebuilding process...

Specialisation: international economic relations Rafał Bauer is a graduate of the University of Warsaw, the Faculty of Economic Science (majored in Econometrics). He has over 18 years of experience in company restructuring and M&A transactions. He is a chairman of the board of: Próchnik SA and Next Media sp. z...